Gratitude for Service

On September 12, 2013, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was presented with a plaque by Danny Murray of Columbia County Cycles for its support of the All Gave Some, Some Gave All Ride to benefit the American Legion Post 57 Service Officer’s Fund. Along with the plaque, a letter was presented as well, stating the…

Safety Patrol Pinning Ceremony

On September 5, 2013, members of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Lake City Police Department showed their support in the annual Eastside Elementary Safety Patrol Pinning Ceremony. During the ceremony, Capt. Wingate of the Sheriff’s Office and Chief Gilmore of the Lake City Police Department took turns pinning the newly appointed Safety Patrol Member…

Sheriffs Office Member Promoted

On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office Members, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Deputy Sheriff Brian Blevins. Deputy Sheriff Brian Blevins was promoted to Corporal and is assigned to the Judicial Division. We would like to congratulate Corporal Brian Blevins on his promotion and wish him luck in…

New Member Joins CCSO

On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in a new Sheriff’s Office employee. Matthew Baucom was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff and assigned to the Patrol Division.

Murder Suspect Captured

Murder Suspect Captured On Thursday, August 29, 2013, Ernest Larry Grandison was arrested by the Louisiana Jefferson Parrish Sheriff’s Office and United States Marshal Service Fugitive apprehension team. On April 27, 2012, Ernest Grandison robbed the A&M Discount Beverage located at 394 East Duval Street, Lake City. During the robbery, Grandison fatally shot Rajnikant Patel.…